ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

UK to Introduce Bill Next Year to Regulate ESG Ratings

By Editors | 10/08/2024

The regime will help address a lack of transparency in ratings processes and help support the development of the sustainable finance sector.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia to Develop Fundraising Platform for Domestic Carbon Projects

By Editors | 09/08/2024

Bursa Malaysia is establishing a new industry working group to help develop a conceptual framework for the new fundraising platform.

ESG / Sustainability

SBTi Proposes Stricter Scope 3 Target Standards

By ESG Investor | 06/08/2024

Value chain emissions have been considered too hard to deal with by many companies, but that needs to change, says the SBTi.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Foundation Issues Guidance on Digital Financial Reporting

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/08/2024

IFRS Foundation provides guidance to regulators on implementing digital taxonomies for digital financial reporting.

ESG / Sustainability

Australian Court Orders Mercer to Pay A$11.3mn for Greenwashing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2024

The case against Mercer Superannuation was ASIC’s first greenwashing action brought before the Federal Court.

ESG / Sustainability

GRI and TNFD Publish Guidance for Biodiversity Reporting

By ESG Investor | 04/08/2024

The guidance will help GRI reporters align with the TNFD recommendations and assist TNFD adopters in aligning with the GRI standards.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Revises Tax Incentive Programme to Promote ESG Funds

By Editors | 03/08/2024

The SEC is concurrently amending its regulations to give ESG fund managers more flexibility to invest in high quality listed companies.

ESG / Sustainability

CBI Develops Transition Strategy Toolkit for Japanese Firms

By ESG Investor | 03/08/2024

The new resource follows the ICMA’s thematic guidelines and TCFD disclosure requirements, aiming to help Japanese firms develop transition plans.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Government Creates Carbon Credit Alliance

By ESG Investor | 02/08/2024

The Singapore Carbon Market Alliance will serve as a platform for companies to acquire carbon credits, build knowledge, and discuss issues related to Article 6.